Associate Director Pharmacy - Operations

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Pharmacy department

The Pharmacy Department sits within the Division of the Chief Medical Officer and provides comprehensive high-quality care to Austin Health patients and supports other members of the healthcare team in all aspects of medicines management. The department consists of a skilled team of pharmacists, technicians and support staff working across all three campuses of Austin Health to ensure patients receive excellent care

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and forward thinking pharmacy leader to join our team as Associate Director of Pharmacy Operations. This is a newly created leadership role responsible for coordinating high quality, efficient and innovative operational pharmacy services across our three campuses.

You will report to and work closely with the Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Operations to drive service excellence, support workforce capability, and contribute to strategic initiatives that shape the future of pharmacy services at Austin Health.

In this new role, responsibilities include:

• Safe, efficient and innovative operational pharmacy services across multiple campuses.
• Workforce capability, including rostering, credentialing and staff development.
• Implementation of strategic goals that lift service quality, medication safety and digital health maturity.
• Financial performance, including monitoring KPIs and supporting budget strategies.
• Continuous improvement, risk management and compliance with legislation and accreditation standards.
• Representation of Pharmacy across committees, leadership forums and external organisations.

About you

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• At least 8 years’ hospital pharmacy experience with proven leadership capability.
• Strong operational management skills across people, performance and financial oversight.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills.
• Deep understanding of hospital pharmacy services, medication safety and quality improvement.
• Commitment to professional development, education and evidence‑based practice.
• AHPRA registration and relevant postgraduate qualifications

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Paul Toner, Director of Pharmacy – paul.toner@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the  position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Monday 13 April 2026